There was a summer camp story in which Peppermint Patty confronted the little red-headed girl (offstage, of course) and Charlie Brown’s name came up. Charlie Brown was sent home for being a troublemaker who caused girls to fight over him (although the reality was a bit different).
This strip is from the ’70s. In the 2020s, if P Patty bullied Chuck (as well as all the other things that went south for Chuck for life as he is the “born loser”) we would be hearing some reporter like Don Lemon or Wolf Blitzer talking about a young student who went off the reservation and did something that would make it the numero uno story on the national feed. Sad times we live in.
At last, some adult who’ll sort this thing out. Where was the teacher in all this? Surely, Chuck could’ve switched seats with Marcie? Or, does patty normally sit by herself ’cause noone can stand her whining?
My wife, in many ways perfect, shares the habit of licking her fingers to turn pages in a book. I am a confirmed bibliophile with a fairly large library, and it drives me nuts. Once I asked why she didn’t simply spit in whatever book she was defiling. The conversation went downhill thereafter.
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
I never realized what a scold Patty is…
mccollunsky over 1 year ago
That’s all Charlie Brown can stands until he can’t stands no more!
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
What do you want Chuck to do, Peppermint Patty, when it comes to charing a desk?
carlsonbob over 1 year ago
This was bound to happen. CB would probably be happy to be suspended from school.
Mr Nobody over 1 year ago
Anyone else who gets the “Another fine mess” reference, raise his/her liver-spotted hand.
oddhumor over 1 year ago
That was bound to happen sooner than later the way she was complaining.
Donald Benson Premium Member over 1 year ago
There was a summer camp story in which Peppermint Patty confronted the little red-headed girl (offstage, of course) and Charlie Brown’s name came up. Charlie Brown was sent home for being a troublemaker who caused girls to fight over him (although the reality was a bit different).
dcdete. over 1 year ago
It never works out well when a woman’s most favorite word is don’t, and she likes it so much she has to begin every sentence with it.
su43dipta over 1 year ago
Don’t frown outside the Principal’s office, Chuck!
GirlGeek Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m glad he stood up for himself
paddy over 1 year ago
I don’t understand why they were sent to the principal’s office, though.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 1 year ago
Patty reminds me of someone…..ah yes, my ex-wife.
bigcatbusiness over 1 year ago
You know it’s bad when someone as good as Charlie Brown loses it.
knutdl over 1 year ago
Don’t breathe (OMG). Peppermint Patty is a bully not a rare gem.
littlejohn Premium Member over 1 year ago
If Charlie Brown is having this much trouble. What’s going on with the rest of the gang? We haven’t seen anything about Lucy, or Linus, or Schroeder.
TampaFanatic1 over 1 year ago
This strip is from the ’70s. In the 2020s, if P Patty bullied Chuck (as well as all the other things that went south for Chuck for life as he is the “born loser”) we would be hearing some reporter like Don Lemon or Wolf Blitzer talking about a young student who went off the reservation and did something that would make it the numero uno story on the national feed. Sad times we live in.
therese_callahan2002 over 1 year ago
As I said earlier, this was later done in Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown(And Don’t Come Back).
Guy from southern Indiana over 1 year ago
You’re supposed to wait until you get married until you start criticizing and nagging, Patty!
writtenbymkm over 1 year ago
I’m ready to give up on this comic, it’s gotten ridiculous.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
Charlie Brown finally stands up to Peppermint Patty and it lands him into trouble. Nothing ever goes right for him.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Excuse me, PP? WHO was the one that goaded CB into all this?
Robert Nowall Premium Member over 1 year ago
Irreconcilable differences.
Darryl Heine over 1 year ago
You tell her!
nsr60 over 1 year ago
When this strip originally ran, our paper was weekdays-only, and I wondered why they were in the principal’s office on Monday.
Judy Hendrickson [Unnamed Reader - 852856] over 1 year ago
Peppermint Patty is soooo annoying
preacherman Premium Member over 1 year ago
At last, some adult who’ll sort this thing out. Where was the teacher in all this? Surely, Chuck could’ve switched seats with Marcie? Or, does patty normally sit by herself ’cause noone can stand her whining?
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
Ah yes, the ol’ “She started it.”
tripwire45 over 1 year ago
Sounds like they’re married.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
This is what happens when Chuck has had enough from bully Patty!
geese28 over 1 year ago
Marriage….day 6….critique
saylorgirl over 1 year ago
It’s about time CB broke! It’s all PP fault!
Ishka Bibel over 1 year ago
A Fine Mess is a movie with Ted Danson and Howie Mandel.
SusieB over 1 year ago
Even Charlie Brown has his limits.
samclemens over 1 year ago
My wife, in many ways perfect, shares the habit of licking her fingers to turn pages in a book. I am a confirmed bibliophile with a fairly large library, and it drives me nuts. Once I asked why she didn’t simply spit in whatever book she was defiling. The conversation went downhill thereafter.
mindjob over 1 year ago
No wonder CB got into drugs later in life
Neo Stryder over 1 year ago
WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! THIS IS YOUR FAULT YOU STUPID KAREN!
larslarson over 1 year ago
Oliver Hardy
llevikhin over 1 year ago
wow, ol’ CB finally found a bit of backbone….
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
You ARE a very good man Charlie Brown…..
Decepticomic over 1 year ago
Don’t get people into fine messes, Chuck!
delennwen over 1 year ago
You’re gonna get in trouble, just you wait and see (Why’s everybody always pickin’ on me?)
hagarthehorrible over 1 year ago
The round head has strange classmates, leave along friends.
knight1192a over 1 year ago
Look in the mirror, Peppermint Patty.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
In his biography they said Sparky gave glimpses of his first marriage in his work.
Birdman47 over 1 year ago
Poor Charlie! There’s a limit to how long a person can ignore nagging.
markkahler52 over 1 year ago
I was always of a thought that PP might be on the mentally ill side. This helps lock it in. BPD, perhaps?
SquidGamerGal over 1 year ago
She might as well tell him his heart is beating too loud.
tvstevie over 1 year ago
My hand’s raised, Ollie!